Segbureh

The segbureh or seghura, is a Mende percussion instrument consisting of a small calabash or gourd, surrounded by a string net, strung with small pieces of shell, or nut shell. The gourd is held by the neck in one hand, whilst the other hand pulls the net, causing the shells to clash against the sides of the gourd. It is traditionally used exclusively by women. This example uses seeds, strung onto thin fibres. Other known names for this instrument are segula, segbula and segureh.

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Further Information

  • Type: Musical instruments
  • Object: Segbureh
  • Materials: Vegetable, organic fibre, Textile
  • Culture Group: Other
  • Dimensions: 635mm (C)
  • Production Date: Pre 1981
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: Baba Suma
  • Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
  • Accession Number: SLNM.1981.02.01

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